Clare Pollard
Ovid's Heroines
- ISBN 13:
- 9781852249762
- author:
- Clare Pollard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 110
- Dimensions:
- 13.21 x 1.27 x 20.83 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, Ancient, Classical & Medieval, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ovid's Heroines brings to life the voices of women from Greek and Roman myth in Clare Pollard's new translation of Ovid's Heroides. Written in Rome between 25 and 16 BC, this series of poems presents the same story from very different perspectives, showcasing a radical literary transvestism that has captivated readers for centuries. In this fresh take on a timeless text, Pollard brings to life a cast of women who are brave, bitchy, sexy, suicidal, horrifying, and heartbreaking. With a focus on their subjective experiences, Ovid's Heroines offers a unique perspective on the stories we think we know. This translation is part of a growing trend in poetry that puts women's voices at its centre, alongside works such as Ted Hughes's Metamorphoses and Carol Ann Duffy's The World's Wife. Pollard's version rediscovers Ovid's Heroides for the 21st century, making these ancient tales feel surprisingly modern. With its innovative approach to storytelling and its exploration of the complexities of female experience, Ovid's Heroines is a compelling read for anyone interested in classical literature or poetry.
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